HFCS is Fattening

The origin:
In a 1968 study, rats that were fed large amounts of fructose developed
high levels of fat in their bloodstreams. Then, in 2002, University of
California at Davis researchers published a well-publicized paper
noting that Americans' increasing consumption of fructose, including
that in HFCS, paralleled our skyrocketing rates of obesity.

What science really shows:
Both HFCS and sucrose—better known as table sugar—contain similar
amounts of fructose. For instance, the two most commonly used types of
HFCS are HFCS-42 and HFCS-55, which are 42 and 55 percent fructose,
respectively. Sucrose is almost chemically identical, containing 50
percent fructose. This is why the University of California at Davis
scientists determined fructose intakes from both HFCS and sucrose. The
truth is, there's no evidence to show any differences in these two
types of sugar. Both will cause weight gain when consumed in excess.

The bottom line:HFCS and
regular sugar are empty-calorie carbohydrates that should be consumed
in limited amounts. How? By keeping soft drinks, sweetened fruit
juices, and prepackaged desserts to a minimum.